Life

Klaus Kenneth, author and musician, in his interview in Pemptousia talks about the Orthodoxy as revelation and life. Source: pemptousia.com ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) is an official agency of the Assembly of Canonical Bishops of the United States of America originally commissioned...

And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:1-2 Good morning Prayer Team! For those who have been reading my...

Catholic and Orthodox Christians Affirm Sanctity of Life, Invite People into the Embrace of Christ Jan 20, 2016 NEW YORK— On the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Orthodox and Catholic Christians will join in prayer and public gathering to express their long-standing belief that all life...

In this fourth of a four part series, Fr. Nicholas Louh takes us “Above and Beyond” in every facet of our life. Every major event of our life is a chapter in our story. And we can lose the passion that God intends us to have in the course of...

Hear, my elect,” says the Lord. “Behold, the days of tribulation are at hand, and I will deliver you from them. Do not fear or doubt, for God is your guide. 2 Esdras 16:74-75 Good morning Prayer Team! There is no question that life moves pretty fast for most of...

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Good morning Prayer Team! One of the ways that the word “peace” is defined is as “absence of conflict.” Yet, conflict is part of daily life. Thus, the pursuit of...

In this second episode of a three​-​part series on “Coping with Life’s Struggles,” Fr. Nicholas Louh shares his thoughts on how to cope with difficult people. This may range from truly negative people to mere annoyance. People can be constant complainers. They may be self-centered and always steer conversations to...

In this first of a three​-​part series on “Coping with Life’s Struggles,” Fr. Nicholas Louh shares his thoughts on how we can stress less and become more of what God wants us to be. Fr. Nicholas explores the story of the Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda. He describes how...

In Athonite coenobitic monasteries, the obediences are changed between the first and seventh days of the year. They usually last a year or more. This custom comes from the holy fathers, because it’s been passed down from Saint Basil the Great, the organizer of the coenobitic life in Pontos and...

WHAT IS THE MARCH FOR LIFE? The March for Life is a peaceful, prayerful, and rally that takes place every year in Washington, D.C., on the sorrowful anniversary of the Supreme Court decision *Roe v. Wade* that legalized abortion in the United States over forty years ago. Participants process...

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